Kylian Mbappé will not join Real Madrid from PSG this year

This is not just another Kylian Mbappé article, far from it. Mbappé will not join Real Madrid this summer. It’s over, for now. If you do not believe these words, either because the whole saga has made you doubtful or because you don’t know who to believe anymore, at least listen to Carlo Ancelotti. “I 100% rule out any more signings [this summer],” the Italian coach said.

PSG raise Mbappé fee

That is what Ancelotti said on the eve of Real Madrid’s trip north to Vigo. Throughout the summer, not a single offer has been made for the Frenchman. There was no offer made when a price of €150million was mentioned at the beginning of the window, nor when the fee rose to €200million earlier this month. PSG then raised it to €250million and are said to be surprised because Real Madrid have not made a move. They expected it and it has not happened.

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Mbappé in Paris for 2023-24

Mbappé, who has been reintegrated into the PSG squad after being left out of their summer tour, will stay in Paris without renewing his current deal, which expires in June 2024.

Are Madrid going to sign any strikers?

The short answer is: no. Ancelotti has transformed his entire team to play with Rodrygo-Vinícius up front and that’s how it will be this season. Jude Bellingham has also helped with goals from his No 10 role. The England international is the top scorer in LaLiga right now, with four goals in the first three games. Ancelotti has given him the freedom to roam in an advanced role and it is paying dividends.